49 Across

NYT Daily • August 29, 2025

Four-star review, say

Answer:

I LOVED IT!

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

This clue plays on how people casually rate things online. "Four-star review" hints at a positive but not perfect rating, and "say" suggests the answer is a common phrase someone might use. The answer "I LOVED IT!" is exaggerated for humor—because while four stars means you really liked something, shouting "I LOVED IT!" is how you’d react to five stars. The exclamation mark even mirrors the enthusiasm of a glowing review.

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